Ugh, i purchased a 50 inch samsung plasma and i'm nearing the cut off date for returning it. i've been so undecided about this damn thing since i've gotten it always looking for a better deal/tv. i currently own the 51e530a set. looks great, but 200 bucks more for a 60 if it has the same or better picture might be worth it?

I have the same Samsung plasma you have. I returned a Panasonic plasma because the picture was too dim. The Samsung is a bit brighter, but compared to the LEDs, it's pretty dim still. I keep going back and forth as to which I prefer. I like the more natural colors from the plasma, but the glare along with the dimness even in controlled lighting has me rethinking plasmas. This seems like a good deal.

wow, available in 4 Fry's store around me, i'm in East Bay CA..i'm not in a hurry for upgrade but this price and spec is very tempting and fits my req's a non 3D LED above 50" Samsung TV for less than $1K

I got amazon to price-match even if the price didn't show online since it's only for store pickup. They had to add 50 dollars shipping though because the sales rep said they had to make it comparable to fry's. I'm going to ask them again when I call them back to see if they'll drop the shipping since I'm a Prime member.

Edit: You'll have to have them call you by the way to talk to their Large Items department. You also have the option to either buy it right then and there, or get an email about it and you have to call back to order within 24 hours.

woowww eeee! ive been holding out for a new 55 with wifi but for this price i could just get an hdmi streamer with this!?

wow, available in 4 Fry's store around me, i'm in East Bay CA..i'm not in a hurry for upgrade but this price and spec is very tempting and fits my req's a non 3D LED above 50" Samsung TV for less than $1K

I'm also in East Bay but not seeing any available when I just checked-out online. You mind noting which of the 4 are available?

Personally i never trust cnet reviews. A few years ago they gave a glowing five star review for a cell phone ( i eventually bought) and it was the worst phone ever invented in the history of cell phones.